HME Heroes: COVID-19 Edition
As the nation battles COVID-19, Home Medical Equipment (HME) providers are partnering with hospitals and health departments to meet the medical needs of their communities. The extent of this public health emergency is unprecedented in modern time, but the HME Industry is no stranger to rising to provide critical support and services in times of crisis.
While most of America shelters in place, HME providers answer the call of essential service workers,...

Overview of Payer Relief Fund Requirements and Disbursement Procedures
The Provider Relief Fund was established through the CARES Act that was signed into law on March 27, 2020 that allotted $100 billion for health care providers impacted by COVID-19 Public Health Emergency. In the month since the passage of the law, the Department of Health and Human Services has dispersed some of the funds and made several announcements on the remaining funds that are going to be dispersed. In addition, last...